Messengers come in all forms, faces and places but who are you willing to listen to? It appears that many of us are followers and wait for a known name to step up and speak the truth, than to get behind our neighbors and the faces we socialize with in person and online. We have messengers all around us and maybe, just maybe you are one of them.
In 2009 I was introduced to a local group know as Black Stax. At that time there was 3, the emcees know as Silas Blak and Jace ECAj also known as Silent Lambs Project joining their shared voices with the soulful jazzy flava of Felicia Loud…Although Silas Blak chose to leave the group, the foundation was already built and the connection between Felicia Loud and Jace ECAj unfolded before our very eyes, ears, smell and touch without the realization of, not missing a purposeful beat.
The duo and I have become very close and especially Jace and I speak on a regular basis, at times with Felicia when her schedule allows. I have come to know them, I have come to respect what moves them and to listen. It is never just a simple conversation, with layers and depth, at times it may start out tough but always ends with strength and grace…Always Always with #ForwardMovement, Jace ECAj signature saying. I stand before you today and always, saying as well as claiming, #IAmBlackStax
I say all of this, to say…Black Stax knows that their purpose goes beyond the music and being performers of words and sound…They take their position and responsibility serious that it is not just adults that watch them but the children along with our elders. There is a message in every song…Maybe first you feel the vibe of the beat and the cadence of Jace ECAj setting the tone, with Felicia Loud taking you outside of yourself with the highs and lows through octaves, pulling at your life’s soul. Again, it goes beyond the music…It is about Family First, It is about Community and being apart of movements that build than tear down. They are teachers, mentors, life builders and lovers of unity.
Listen to the messages of Black Stax!
Watch the Official Video of “99” by Black Stax
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeH0kWP7KVw
Watch Black Stax’s NEW Video “Loyalty is Royalty”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12DSrqZUBIQ
DO YOU GET IT…THE MESSAGE?
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